The NPR Politics Podcast

Weekly Roundup: May 28th

May 28, 2021

Claudia Grisales, NPR congressional reporter and expert on Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's legislation, joins a lively discussion. They dive into the competitive New York City mayoral race, examining the tension between progressive and centrist candidates amid rising crime concerns. The conversation shifts to Gillibrand's military sexual assault reform, spotlighting unusual bipartisan support. Humorously, they reflect on bizarre political claims and the challenges voters face with ranked choice voting. It's a mix of serious issues and entertaining anecdotes!

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Intro

2min

Dynamics of the NYC Mayoral Race

7min

Navigating Ranked Choice Voting and Military Justice Reform

4min

Bipartisanship in Military Sexual Assault Reform

6min

Senate Votes: A Disappointing Turn for Bipartisanship

2min

Quails, Cicadas, and Political Absurdities

7min

The country's reckoning with policing, racial equity, and representation have reshaped the contest to run the largest city in the U.S. And, Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has pushed for eight years to change the way the military prosecutes sexual assaults. Now, it looks like her legislation could pass Congress.

This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and congressional reporter Claudia Grisales.

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